Canadian River Class Destroyer Megathread

[GR66]

My understanding it that the whole purpose of the land-based testing facility is to put together all the electronic components for the River-class to test and make sure they work together with the AN/SPY-7 Radar and Aegis before you put it on a ship and find out that things don't work together or that they interfere with each other where they are placed on the mast, etc. Testing is done on a virtual ship to ensure that you don't build hull #1 and only find out the problems then.

 

[suffolkowner]

fair im just saying there is a lot of reasons other than the RCN needs and wants why it cant or wont or shouldnt be drastically reduced
Im curious if the Spanish have their own land test facility and if they are the only other users?

Lockheed Martin and Navantia reach key milestone for F-110 frigate program - Naval News

Lockheed Martin and Navantia have reached a key milestone in the development of the Combat System for the F-110 frigates at the AEGIS SCOMBA Integration Center (ASIC) facilities in Moorestown, New Jersey.

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spanish land test facility does exist

 

[dapaterson]

My understanding it that the whole purpose of the land-based testing facility is to put together all the electronic components for the River-class to test and make sure they work together with the AN/SPY-7 Radar and Aegis before you put it on a ship and find out that things don't work together or that they interfere with each other where they are placed on the mast, etc. Testing is done on a virtual ship to ensure that you don't build hull #1 and only find out the problems then.

Testing will continue as a lifecycle function, since technology continues to progress through the life of the platform.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Testing will continue as a lifecycle function, since technology continues to progress through the life of the platform.

Yes, I suspect this facility will be highly useful to us and our allies. Along with creating a place where Canadians can innovate.

 

[DBNSG]

Yes, I suspect this facility will be highly useful to us and our allies. Along with creating a place where Canadians can innovate.

I can see CSOR and JTF 2 using as a tactical objective as well. Training of course.

 

[NavyShooter]

Did a 1-288 scale test print today - looks OK, so, I've started a 2.5 day print and will let it run for the weekend....

Monday I'll have a new hull to work with.

 

[Underway]

I'm not suggesting any reductions for the Rivers. I was asking if this new test facility would be needed or best utilized 'if' the River class wasn't going to be the full 15 discussed.

The facility is where we make Aegis Version RCD our own. We will manage all the upgrades and changes from there. It's integral to the continuing support of the entire class. Also training for some of the techs and integration testing for any new equipment. Its basically a shore based ship for the combat sensors and combat management systems.

 

[Underway]

So right now the plan is to tear down D206 and reestablish a much larger and more secure Naval Depot out near Shearwater/Woodside. It will come with a fuel farm, and fueling jetty.

In D206s place will be a new structure of Clothing stores, returns and FIC.

This is new info to me, I knew they were going to do a new Naval Depot building for the Aegis stuff but didn't know where it was going to be. It showing up on the Shearwater side is interesting, and the new fueling farm and jetty is also news to me. There is also plans afoot for a High Security Combat Team Training building for Aegis, . Not sure where that is going (aside from it being an east coast facility).

 

[SeaKingTacco]

I have a fair idea where the new fuelling jetty is going, since DND just bought waterfront property in Eastern Passage….

 

[Furniture]

waterfront property in Eastern Passage…

Typical CAF waste, I know a guy offering oceanfront property in Arizona, and it comes with a free bridge...

 

[quadrapiper]

High Security Combat Team Training building for Aegis,

Could NTOG be re-homed there, too?

 

[Halifax Tar]

I have a fair idea where the new fuelling jetty is going, since DND just bought waterfront property in Eastern Passage….

I didn't wanna be too specific

This is new info to me, I knew they were going to do a new Naval Depot building for the Aegis stuff but didn't know where it was going to be. It showing up on the Shearwater side is interesting, and the new fueling farm and jetty is also news to me. There is also plans afoot for a High Security Combat Team Training building for Aegis, . Not sure where that is going (aside from it being an east coast facility).

D206 is actually sinking. There was an idea to pour millions of tons of concrete to try and stabilize. It's also it's already too small for the RCNs needs.

The Department of National Defence begins construction of the Land-Based Test Facility at Hartlen Point in Eastern Passage - Canada.ca

Providing Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members with the facilities and tools they need to support operations is critical to preparing personnel for the challenges of tomorrow.

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